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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
“We cannot help how the dice fall, but it’s our choice whether to keep playing.”
Immortal was one of my most anticipated books of 2025 and it certainly didn’t disappoint! I LOVED this book so much and it was so great to read about this world again after previously reading the daughter of the moon goddess duology. I was drawn to this book for so many reasons but I have to say that the quote on the front really intrigued me! When I read Sue’s duology I found her writing to be so beautiful and I definitely thought the same for this book! Also I really love the quote I used in this review, it was said very early on but it really stuck out to me.
Starting off with Liyen who is a mortal that ascends the throne of Tianxia after her grandfather’s death. She was a character who was very loyal to her people and I loved seeing her character growth. I enjoyed seeing how she dealt with suddenly being placed in a position with high power and her relationships with those closest to her. She constantly proved that you can make your own choices in life and that there’s always more than one path to pick. As for the God of War, he was so interesting because he has this reputation of being a cruel and ruthless immortal yet although he is tough, we soon realise that he is misunderstood and we get to know his true character. Without saying too much, I liked that there was more to the villains than meets the eye.
The romance did seem sort of like insta love at times but trust me because once you’ve read it you’ll understand!! There were a few moments in this book where I wondered what the rest would be about because even though things weren’t resolved I wasn’t sure what else could happen then suddenly…plot twists!! There were a lot of moments where I suddenly understood things from earlier on after the twists were revealed and many of my questions were answered. The plot twists were very clever and revealed at the right moments. When reading I did worry what the ending would be like and how the characters would end happy but it all got sorted out so nicely and I was really happy with how the book ended
Immortal was one of my most anticipated books of 2025 and it certainly didn’t disappoint! I LOVED this book so much and it was so great to read about this world again after previously reading the daughter of the moon goddess duology. I was drawn to this book for so many reasons but I have to say that the quote on the front really intrigued me! When I read Sue’s duology I found her writing to be so beautiful and I definitely thought the same for this book! Also I really love the quote I used in this review, it was said very early on but it really stuck out to me.
Starting off with Liyen who is a mortal that ascends the throne of Tianxia after her grandfather’s death. She was a character who was very loyal to her people and I loved seeing her character growth. I enjoyed seeing how she dealt with suddenly being placed in a position with high power and her relationships with those closest to her. She constantly proved that you can make your own choices in life and that there’s always more than one path to pick. As for the God of War, he was so interesting because he has this reputation of being a cruel and ruthless immortal yet although he is tough, we soon realise that he is misunderstood and we get to know his true character. Without saying too much, I liked that there was more to the villains than meets the eye.
The romance did seem sort of like insta love at times but trust me because once you’ve read it you’ll understand!! There were a few moments in this book where I wondered what the rest would be about because even though things weren’t resolved I wasn’t sure what else could happen then suddenly…plot twists!! There were a lot of moments where I suddenly understood things from earlier on after the twists were revealed and many of my questions were answered. The plot twists were very clever and revealed at the right moments. When reading I did worry what the ending would be like and how the characters would end happy but it all got sorted out so nicely and I was really happy with how the book ended
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan is a beautifully written sequel with rich mythology and gorgeous prose. But honestly? My experience with this book was a bit of a rollercoaster. I kept bouncing between feeling totally captivated and, well… kind of bored.
The first half was especially frustrating—I just couldn’t wrap my head around some of the main character’s choices. It felt like they were being dragged along by the plot rather than making real decisions. Luckily, the second half picked up, and by the time I got to the ending, I was fully invested. The final moments, when their love was finally expressed, really made up for the slow start. While it wasn’t perfect, Immortal still delivered a satisfying and emotional conclusion.
The first half was especially frustrating—I just couldn’t wrap my head around some of the main character’s choices. It felt like they were being dragged along by the plot rather than making real decisions. Luckily, the second half picked up, and by the time I got to the ending, I was fully invested. The final moments, when their love was finally expressed, really made up for the slow start. While it wasn’t perfect, Immortal still delivered a satisfying and emotional conclusion.
I was almost done with it in a day, but stopped reading it for some reason and never picked it back up for months. I'm having trouble getting back into it.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This wasn’t a bad story, but it left me feeling underwhelmed. While Sue Lynn Tan’s writing is beautiful, this book didn’t quite deliver on the emotional or narrative depth I wanted.
The romance, in particular, felt overly quick and too idealized -it wanted so badly to be enemies to lovers and if there’s one thing I love it’s old fashioned yearning. However, it leaned heavily into the “mushy” side without building emotional stakes, which made it harder for me to connect. There were so many moments that had potential, and the broader plot had enough intrigue to span multiple books. That’s probably my biggest frustration: everything moved far too fast. With so many threads and characters introduced, there just wasn’t enough room for things to develop in a satisfying way.
While I appreciate the ambition and beauty of the setting, I found myself wishing for more time, more depth, and more emotional buildup to truly get invested
To be fair, I haven’t read Sue Lynn Tan’s other books set in this same universe, so my perspective is limited to this book on its own. Some of the gaps I felt, whether in worldbuilding or character development, may be addressed in the larger context of her work. But coming into Immortals as a standalone experience, I was left with a lot of unanswered questions and a feeling that the story was rushed rather than fully realized.
It’s a decent read for those already invested in the world and characters, and the writing itself is beautiful. But for me, it just missed the mark I was hoping for.
The romance, in particular, felt overly quick and too idealized -it wanted so badly to be enemies to lovers and if there’s one thing I love it’s old fashioned yearning. However, it leaned heavily into the “mushy” side without building emotional stakes, which made it harder for me to connect. There were so many moments that had potential, and the broader plot had enough intrigue to span multiple books. That’s probably my biggest frustration: everything moved far too fast. With so many threads and characters introduced, there just wasn’t enough room for things to develop in a satisfying way.
While I appreciate the ambition and beauty of the setting, I found myself wishing for more time, more depth, and more emotional buildup to truly get invested
To be fair, I haven’t read Sue Lynn Tan’s other books set in this same universe, so my perspective is limited to this book on its own. Some of the gaps I felt, whether in worldbuilding or character development, may be addressed in the larger context of her work. But coming into Immortals as a standalone experience, I was left with a lot of unanswered questions and a feeling that the story was rushed rather than fully realized.
It’s a decent read for those already invested in the world and characters, and the writing itself is beautiful. But for me, it just missed the mark I was hoping for.